West Nile Virus RNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous

Test Code

17563X

CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen

1.2 mL CSF collected in a sterile screw-cap container

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum • Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or ACD (yellow-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Sodium heparin or lithium heparin

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.